ERIE, Pa. — Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) scored twice in the second half as Gannon men's soccer earned a 3-1 win over Lock Haven on Wednesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.
Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) opened the scoring in the 14th minute to give the Golden Knights an early 1-0 lead. Lock Haven answered shortly after halftime on a goal from Scott Manning in the 50th minute, but Gannon responded with two late goals from Lauvstad to secure the victory. The win improved Gannon to 5-1-1 overall and 1-0-0 in conference play.
THE GAME FACTS
Final Score: Gannon 3, Lock Haven 1
Records: Gannon 5-1-1 (1-0-0), Lock Haven 1-3-4 (0-1-0)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium | Erie, Pa.
Date: Sept. 23, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Hyde Opens the Scoring: Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) put Gannon in front at the 13:51 mark with his fifth goal of the season.
- Lock Haven Equalizes: Scott Manning tied the match at 1-1 in the 50th minute off an assist from Maddox Snyder.
- Lauvstad Restores the Lead: Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) scored the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute, finishing a chance set up by Jensen Peake (Staffordshire, England/Friary).
- Two for Lauvstad: Lauvstad added his second goal of the match at 84:11 off an assist from Adrian Castellanos (Miami, Fla./Miami Coral Park), pushing the Gannon lead to 3-1.
- Efficient Off the Bench: Lauvstad finished with two goals on two shots in 50 minutes of action.
- Gannon Controls the Attack: The Golden Knights finished with a 16-10 advantage in total shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal.
- Lindner Holds Strong: Caspar Lindner (London, England/Queens Park Community) played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded three saves while allowing just one goal.
- Balanced Pressure: Gannon also held a 4-3 advantage in corner kicks.
THE NEXT GAME
Gannon returns to action Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Golden Knights host Pitt-Johnstown at McConnell Family Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
